Lake Area Runners Presents Swamp Stomp 1/2 Marathon & 1 Mile Fun Run

Swamp Stomp Half Marathon & 1 Mile Fun Run The Lake Area Runners presents the Swamp Stomp 1/2 Marathon and the 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, December 12, 2026. The race will start and finish at Graywood Park located at: 3861 Gray Market Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70605. This course through the streets of Graywood Plantation subdivision offers plenty of opportunities for your friends and family to cheer you on along the course! There will be multiple of water stops and port-a-potties along the course. Stay for the after party! Free food provided by Bolton Ford, refreshments, fun/games, and music for all our runners and their families. The minimum age to register and participate in the Swamp Stomp Half Marathon is 14 years. Person must be 14 years old by December 12, 2026 to register. Route Description The Swamp Stomp 1/2 Marathon is a flat and fast course that winds through most neighborhoods of the beautiful Graywood Plantation community south of Lake Charles. Get the kids active with our 1 mile fun run! This will be an out and back course starting and finishing at the 1/2 marathon starting line. Registration Fees: $90 February 1- October 31 $95 November 1 - November 22 (T-Shirt Deadline is November 22) $100 November 23 - December 10 $120 *December 11 - 12 *Online registration at packet pickup. **LAR does not offer Age Based pricing for the Swamp Stomp Half Marathon or 1 Mile Fun Run. Packet Pickup Friday, December 11, 2026 at House of Sole Running Shoes - 3113 Ryan St #3, Lake Charles, LA 70601 From 12pm to 5:45pm Saturday, December 12, 2026 Where: Graywood Plantation Park, 3861 Gray Market Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605 (across the street from Graywood Racquet Club) When: 6:00AM - 6:45AM Race Day Schedule Half Marathon 6:00AM Packet pickup and race day registration opens 6:30AM Race day registration closes 6:45AM Packet pickup and race day registration closes 6:50AM Pre race meeting 7:00AM Half Marathon race begins 9:30AM Approximate time of Awards 11:00AM Cutoff time